Participants will study the rigorous writing expectations for STAAR and create a plan of action that includes the use of direct instruction based on their district's curriculum documents.

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This workshop is designed for first-year teachers, teachers new to 4th grade, or veteran teachers who just need a refresher of the 4th grade STAAR writing test. Participants will gain basic knowledge of the 4th grade writing test, focusing on student expectations for success. We will then look at some revising and editing questions that were of concern for the students in Region 2. The presenter will guide participants through scoring student samples of expository essays in order to familiarize participants with the rubric. This workshop will provide participants writing activities and strategies that will help students prepare for the demands of the expository prompt and writing.